Community Engagement and Trust – Continue to maintain high levels of community trust, support, and interaction by ensuring the integrity, ethics, and professionalism of Sheriffs and their employees.

Court Security Funding – Pursue adequate and sustainable funding.

Communication / Cooperation with Law Enforcement Partners – Protect the ability to communicate / cooperate among all law enforcement disciplines to maintain accuracy and transparency in providing for the public’s safety.

Inmate Medical / Mental Health Care – Continue efforts to maximize opportunity for reimbursement for inmate medical and mental health care, as well as assisting with continuity of care post-release and pursuing funding for increased needs resulting from realignment. Mitigate liabilities in areas such as health, mental health, Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) and other areas of legal concern.

Reimbursement of Costs for State and Federal Mandates – Continue to pursue full reimbursement of costs of state and federal mandates (e.g., SCAAP).

Unfunded Mandates – Oppose all unfunded state mandates on sheriffs.

Lower Vote Threshold for Special Taxes – Lower threshold to 55% for voter approval of special taxes for public safety purposes, rehabilitation, and facilities, including alternatives to incarceration.